Qatar and other Middle East countries are different. They make you invest, once the profits hits the roof, they take it away from you. Welcome to Dubai!
Pakistan on the other hand.....I am sure you're allowed to run it yourself. Get a NTN number- Apply online on the PakCustoms website.
I know of my old school teacher, he left Norway and runs a business here in Lahore, it's got something to do with Electronics. Not sure how the does it or if he has partners.
And, don't involve partners. My Uncle was scammed for over a Crore in Medical appliances when they built a hospital together.
Yup, sucks to " Handle " business when you're 8000km+ away?
Many people will run to you " Ohh, Mujhe bohot tajarba hay " bla bla. Don't fall for it. Visited a Custom Clearance agent once, after 10 mins of chit chat, wanted to be my partner- 50%50. Called me 8 times that day, friend had to tell him a lie to get him off my back.
Pakistan is dangerous man, watch your back.
Good luck!